Lansing, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 523, Lansing's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lansing is a small community located in Ohio, within Belmont County. The total population is 523. It ranks as the 874th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lansing is 36.1 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Lansing has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lansing is $44,219. This is 38% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lansing, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $92,900. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lansing is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lansing has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%. Notably, 21.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lansing, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.